{"id":5749,"date":"2018-11-14T16:21:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T15:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superligero.es\/?p=5749"},"modified":"2026-03-09T23:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:14:09","slug":"tent-floor-protectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/blog\/tent-floor-protectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Groundsheet Protectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-1-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protectores de suelo ultraligeros\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Groundsheets are one of those camping accessories that often don\u2019t get much attention.<\/p>\n<p>And yet, in ultralight gear they can make a real difference.<\/p>\n<p>A good groundsheet can help you <strong>extend the life of your shelter, protect your sleeping pad, insulate you a bit better from ground moisture, and keep your whole sleep system cleaner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With a conventional tent you sometimes don\u2019t need to add anything. But with ultralight shelters, tarps, pyramid shelters, bivy sacks, or even cowboy camping, using a groundsheet makes a lot more sense.<\/p>\n<p>Not because it\u2019s always essential, but because it\u2019s one of the simplest and cheapest ways to protect gear that usually costs a lot more.<\/p>\n<h2>What a groundsheet is<\/h2>\n<p>A groundsheet is a light sheet you place between the ground and your shelter, or between the ground and your sleep system when you\u2019re sleeping without an integrated floor.<\/p>\n<p>Its job isn\u2019t to replace good site selection, but to <strong>add an extra layer of protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It can be used with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>tents,<\/li>\n<li>tarps,<\/li>\n<li>pyramid shelters,<\/li>\n<li>bivy sacks,<\/li>\n<li>or even for sleeping out in the open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What it\u2019s actually for<\/h2>\n<p>Groundsheets serve several useful purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They reduce wear on the shelter floor.<\/li>\n<li>They help prevent punctures in your sleeping pad from branches, thorns, or small stones.<\/li>\n<li>They add an extra barrier against ground moisture.<\/li>\n<li>They keep the shelter or sleep system cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>They make breaking camp easier, with less mud and grime.<\/li>\n<li>They can add a bit of comfort on rough ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, it\u2019s important to understand one thing: <strong>a groundsheet won\u2019t fix a bad place to sleep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you pitch on pooled water, sharp rock, or an area full of thorns, the problem is still there. Site selection comes first. Then the groundsheet.<\/p>\n<h2>When it\u2019s worth using<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t always need to carry one.<\/p>\n<p>Many hikers cover hundreds of kilometers without a groundsheet and have no issues. Sometimes it\u2019s enough to choose your spot well, move a few rocks, and clear away sticks or thorns before pitching.<\/p>\n<p>But there are situations where it does make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if your shelter uses very thin fabrics,<\/li>\n<li>if you carry a delicate inflatable sleeping pad,<\/li>\n<li>if you sleep under a tarp or a floorless mid,<\/li>\n<li>if you bivy often,<\/li>\n<li>or if you want to extend the lifespan of an expensive shelter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In ultralight, this is especially important because many shelters save weight by using thinner materials\u2014usually low-denier fabrics\u2014and those textiles need a bit more care.<\/p>\n<h2>When it\u2019s not as necessary<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth saying the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t always pay off to add weight if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your tent already has a tough floor,<\/li>\n<li>you usually sleep on very clean, easy ground,<\/li>\n<li>or you prioritize going as minimal as possible and accept that trade-off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In other words: it\u2019s not mandatory, but it\u2019s a very sensible piece in many ultralight setups.<\/p>\n<h2>Use for bivy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo para vivac\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the type who enjoys sleeping out in the open or with a bivy bag, a groundsheet makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<p>It helps keep off the ground:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your sleeping pad,<\/li>\n<li>your sleeping bag or quilt,<\/li>\n<li>and part of the gear you keep close at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also reduces dirt, moisture, and direct wear on your kit.<\/p>\n<p>For this use, a groundsheet is often one of the best gram-for-gram upgrades.<\/p>\n<h2>Use with a tarp or pyramid shelter<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/pluma-o-fibra-sint\u00e9tica-en-la-ropa-de-monta\u00f1a-3-Superligero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo para tarp\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also very common in <strong>tarp<\/strong> systems or <strong>pyramid<\/strong> shelters.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these shelters skip a floor to save weight, add modularity, or improve ventilation.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, adding a groundsheet is a very simple way to gain comfort without making the system much more complicated.<\/p>\n<p>It helps define a clean sleeping area, protects your sleeping pad, and reduces direct contact with mud, moisture, and dirt.<\/p>\n<p>Some shelters that work well with this approach are:<\/p>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"nm-products products xsmall-block-grid-2 small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-3 large-block-grid-3 grid-default 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srcset=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/tienda-de-campan\u0303a-poncho-ultraligero-456-350x434.jpg 350w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/tienda-de-campan\u0303a-poncho-ultraligero-456-306x380.jpg 306w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/tienda-de-campan\u0303a-poncho-ultraligero-456.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-details\">\n                        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n            <h3 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/ultralight-poncho-tent\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">Gatewood Cape<\/a><\/h3>            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"peso\">\n    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product-type-simple sl-oos\" data-product-id=\"6130\">\n\t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-product-wrap\">\n\t    \n        \n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail\">\n           \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/ultralight-trekking-tarp\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Deschutes-Plus-tarp-ultraligero-para-senderismo-1-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"tarp ultraligero para senderismo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Deschutes-Plus-tarp-ultraligero-para-senderismo-1-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg 350w, 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450gr<\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\r\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>230<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-actions\">\n            <span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:6130,&quot;item_id&quot;:6130,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Deschutes Plus&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;052&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:230,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:0,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;outofstock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Shelters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:6130,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/superligero.es\\\/en\\\/material\\\/ultralight-tents\\\/ultralight-trekking-tarp\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:3,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;simple&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Using it in a tent<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-2-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo para tienda de campa\u00f1a\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In tents, a groundsheet usually makes the most sense when the floor is thin or when you want to look after the shelter long term.<\/p>\n<p>Especially with ultralight tents, where the floor may be optimized for weight rather than constant abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Using one can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduce abrasion,<\/li>\n<li>prevent small cuts or punctures,<\/li>\n<li>and keep the floor cleaner when you pack up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s not magic, but it\u2019s genuinely helpful if you\u2019re doing lots of nights out or moving over rough terrain.<\/p>\n<h2>Choosing the right groundsheet size<\/h2>\n<p>This matters more than it seems.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to use a groundsheet, it should be <strong>the same size as, or slightly smaller than, the usable floor area of your shelter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t stick out.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because if it sticks out, it can catch rain and channel it right underneath the tent or sleep system.<\/p>\n<p>Also, in windy conditions, the excess can flap around, make noise, and be pretty annoying at night.<\/p>\n<p>With very thin groundsheets, that extra material also takes more wear and breaks down sooner.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials used today<\/h2>\n<p>This is where many people get confused.<\/p>\n<p>There are several common materials, and each one has a different focus.<\/p>\n<p>The most common in ultralight hiking are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tyvek<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Polycro<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>DCF<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Silnylon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Silpoly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>and some more conventional groundsheets made from <strong>coated polyester<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of them is \u201cthe best\u201d at everything.<\/p>\n<p>The key is choosing based on <strong>weight, durability, price, and how you\u2019ll use it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tyvek<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6451\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-21-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo Tyvek\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyvek<\/strong> is one of the best-known materials for making lightweight ground sheets.<\/p>\n<p>It makes a lot of sense for ultralight setups because it offers a very good balance of <strong>weight, toughness, waterproofness, and price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It feels like a kind of thick technical paper, although it isn\u2019t paper. It\u2019s easy to cut, doesn\u2019t fray, and is very practical for making or trimming a custom-sized groundsheet.<\/p>\n<p>Its strengths are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>good overall toughness,<\/li>\n<li>low cost,<\/li>\n<li>functional waterproofness,<\/li>\n<li>and reasonable durability for repeated use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the downside:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>it takes up more volume than other options,<\/li>\n<li>it\u2019s not the lightest,<\/li>\n<li>and at first it can feel a bit stiff and noisy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"nm-products products xsmall-block-grid-2 small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-3 large-block-grid-3 grid-default layout-default attributes-position-thumbnail no-action-links\">\r\n<li class=\"product type-product post-6136 status-publish first instock product_cat-ultralight-tents has-post-thumbnail featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\" data-product-id=\"6136\">\n\t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-product-wrap\">\n\t    \n        \n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail\">\n           \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/tyvek-groundsheet-protector\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Tyvek-suelo-de-Tyvek-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"suelo de Tyvek para tienda de campa\u00f1a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Tyvek-suelo-de-Tyvek-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg 350w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Tyvek-suelo-de-Tyvek-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero.jpg 595w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Tyvek-suelo-de-Tyvek-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-306x380.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"available-sizes-badges\"><span class=\"size-badge\">S<\/span><span class=\"size-badge\">L<\/span><\/div>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-details\">\n                        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n            <h3 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/tyvek-groundsheet-protector\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">Tyvek Groundsheet<\/a><\/h3>            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"peso\">\n    128gr<\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\r\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>21<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>24<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: 21&euro; through 24&euro;<\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-actions\">\n            <span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:6136,&quot;item_id&quot;:6136,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Tyvek Groundsheet&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;046&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:21,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Shelters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:6136,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/superligero.es\\\/en\\\/material\\\/ultralight-tents\\\/tyvek-groundsheet-protector\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:1,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Polycro<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6452\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-22-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo Polycro\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Polycro<\/strong> is a favorite option when the only thing that matters is <strong>carrying as little weight as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very light, packs small, and is usually pretty inexpensive.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so popular for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lightweight trips,<\/li>\n<li>occasional use,<\/li>\n<li>or systems where you want to protect your sleeping pad without adding almost any weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, it has its limits.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t the most durable option for hard, continuous use. If you treat it carefully, you can get a lot out of it. But if you often sleep on rough ground, sooner or later you\u2019ll notice the wear.<\/p>\n<p>Its advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>very light,<\/li>\n<li>compact,<\/li>\n<li>and usually cheap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Its drawbacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>less durable than Tyvek or some coated fabrics,<\/li>\n<li>more sensitive to rough handling,<\/li>\n<li>and a poorer choice if you want something highly reusable for a long time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your priority is weight and you know how to use it carefully, it\u2019s still a very good option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"nm-products products xsmall-block-grid-2 small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-3 large-block-grid-3 grid-default layout-default attributes-position-thumbnail no-action-links\">\r\n<li class=\"product type-product post-6137 status-publish first instock product_cat-ultralight-tents has-post-thumbnail featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\" data-product-id=\"6137\">\n\t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-product-wrap\">\n\t    \n        \n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail\">\n           \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"suelo Polycro para tienda de campa\u00f1a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg 350w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero.jpg 595w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-306x380.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"available-sizes-badges\"><span class=\"size-badge\">S<\/span><span class=\"size-badge\">L<\/span><\/div>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-details\">\n                        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n            <h3 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">Protector Polycro<\/a><\/h3>            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"peso\">\n    34gr<\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\r\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>18<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>21<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: 18&euro; through 21&euro;<\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-actions\">\n            <span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:6137,&quot;item_id&quot;:6137,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Protector Polycro&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;045&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:18,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Shelters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:6137,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/superligero.es\\\/en\\\/material\\\/ultralight-tents\\\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:1,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>DCF<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6454\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-25-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo DCF\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DCF<\/strong>, previously known as Cuben Fiber, is a premium option among ultralight materials.<\/p>\n<p>As a groundsheet it offers several very appealing things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>very low weight,<\/li>\n<li>waterproofness,<\/li>\n<li>very low water absorption,<\/li>\n<li>and fairly good dimensional stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a very interesting option if you want a light, technical groundsheet, but it\u2019s usually not the most logical choice for everyone for one clear reason: <strong>the price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it\u2019s worth understanding it properly.<\/p>\n<p>DCF isn\u2019t a material designed to \u201ctake anything\u201d no matter what. It works very well when you\u2019re trying to cut weight and keep a clean, light barrier between you and the ground, but it\u2019s still a technical material that benefits from a bit of care.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go deeper into this material, I explain it better here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/que-es-dyneema-composite-fabric-y-cuben-fiber\/\">What is Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Silnylon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6453\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-24-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo Silnylon\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Silnylon<\/strong> is still one of the classic materials in lightweight outdoor gear.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s basically nylon treated with silicone to improve water resistance and the fabric\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n<p>As a groundsheet it has several advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>good durability,<\/li>\n<li>some stretch,<\/li>\n<li>good overall strength,<\/li>\n<li>and a lifespan that\u2019s usually better than very thin options like polycro.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It won\u2019t be the lightest option, but it\u2019s one of the most balanced if you want something reusable, flexible, and quite tough.<\/p>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><\/div>\n<h2>Silpoly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Silpoly<\/strong> has become more prominent in ultralight shelters because it keeps some of the advantages of silicone-coated fabrics, but with useful stability as humidity changes.<\/p>\n<p>As a groundsheet it can be a very sensible option if you\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>something light,<\/li>\n<li>more flexible than Tyvek,<\/li>\n<li>and very practical performance in real-world use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You won\u2019t see it as often as Tyvek or polycro for this specific use, but it\u2019s worth keeping on your radar.<\/p>\n<h2>Coated polyester<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6450\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/protectores-de-suelo-para-tiendas-de-campa\u00f1a-20-SuperLigero.jpg\" alt=\"protector de suelo poli\u00e9ster\" width=\"620\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coated polyester is a more conventional option.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s usually heavier, but also easier to find, cheaper, and very practical if you\u2019re not chasing the absolute minimum weight.<\/p>\n<p>It can make sense for someone who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>wants to spend as little as possible,<\/li>\n<li>is looking for something tough,<\/li>\n<li>or doesn\u2019t need to optimize every gram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a very light tent or a truly ultralight setup, there are usually better weight-to-performance options. But it\u2019s still a valid solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Which material to choose based on your priority<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to keep it very simple, think of it like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Polycro<\/strong>: if you want the lowest weight and accept less durability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyvek<\/strong>: if you want a balanced option\u2014tough and reasonably priced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DCF<\/strong>: if you want something premium, very light, and highly technical.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silnylon or silpoly<\/strong>: if you prioritize flexibility, reusability, and a solid overall balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coated polyester<\/strong>: if you want a simple, more affordable solution without obsessing over weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common mistakes when using a groundsheet<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few very typical mistakes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying one that\u2019s bigger than your shelter\u2019s footprint.<\/li>\n<li>Pitching without clearing the ground a bit.<\/li>\n<li>Thinking it replaces good site selection.<\/li>\n<li>Using it on rough ground without checking for thorns or branches.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing the material only by weight without thinking about real-world use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In ultralight hiking, that last one happens a lot.<\/p>\n<p>The lightest option isn\u2019t always the right one if you\u2019re going to use it for many nights in a row on harsh terrain.<\/p>\n<h2>So, is it worth carrying one?<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, yes.<\/p>\n<p>Especially if you use light or expensive gear and want to protect it a bit better.<\/p>\n<p>A groundsheet doesn\u2019t weigh much, doesn\u2019t cost anywhere near as much as a new shelter, and can prevent unnecessary wear\u2014or a dumb puncture in your sleeping pad.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why, even though it isn\u2019t mandatory, in ultralight systems it\u2019s often a very sensible accessory.<\/p>\n<h2>Our recommendation<\/h2>\n<p>If you do ultralight hiking and want a quick recommendation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>choose <strong>Polycro<\/strong> if you prioritize the lowest possible weight,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyvek<\/strong> if you want something more durable and well-balanced,<\/li>\n<li>and <strong>DCF<\/strong> if you\u2019re after a premium, very light solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At SuperLigero we carry several options so you can choose the one that best fits how you actually get out into the mountains, not just what\u2019s lightest on paper.<\/p>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"nm-products products xsmall-block-grid-2 small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-3 large-block-grid-3 grid-default layout-default attributes-position-thumbnail no-action-links\">\r\n<li class=\"product type-product post-6137 status-publish first instock product_cat-ultralight-tents has-post-thumbnail featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\" data-product-id=\"6137\">\n\t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-product-wrap\">\n\t    \n        \n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail\">\n           \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-thumbnail-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"suelo Polycro para tienda de campa\u00f1a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-350x434.jpg 350w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero.jpg 595w, https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Polycro-suelo-Polycro-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-306x380.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"available-sizes-badges\"><span class=\"size-badge\">S<\/span><span class=\"size-badge\">L<\/span><\/div>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-details\">\n                        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n            <h3 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">Protector Polycro<\/a><\/h3>            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"peso\">\n    34gr<\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\r\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>18<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>21<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: 18&euro; through 21&euro;<\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-actions\">\n            <span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:6137,&quot;item_id&quot;:6137,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Protector Polycro&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;045&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:18,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Shelters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:6137,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/superligero.es\\\/en\\\/material\\\/ultralight-tents\\\/polycro-groundsheet-for-tents\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:1,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-6136 status-publish instock product_cat-ultralight-tents has-post-thumbnail featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\" data-product-id=\"6136\">\n\t<div 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https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/Footprint-Tyvek-suelo-de-Tyvek-para-tienda-de-campa\u00f1a-SuperLigero-306x380.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><div class=\"available-sizes-badges\"><span class=\"size-badge\">S<\/span><span class=\"size-badge\">L<\/span><\/div>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-details\">\n                        <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n            <h3 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/superligero.es\/en\/material\/ultralight-tents\/tyvek-groundsheet-protector\/\" class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-link woocommerce-LoopProduct-link\">Tyvek Groundsheet<\/a><\/h3>            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"peso\">\n    128gr<\/span>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t \t<div class=\"nm-shop-loop-title-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\r\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>21<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>24<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: 21&euro; through 24&euro;<\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nm-shop-loop-actions\">\n            <span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" 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